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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,768.44, 39,683.34 and 17,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,768.44, 39,683.34 and 17,571 is: 24,237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,768.44 : 39,683.34 = 17,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,768.44/39,683.34 = 17,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,768.44x = 39,683.34 × 17,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,768.44x = 697,275,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,275,967.14/28,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,237.53

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